Anchor Lock

What Anchor Lock does

ANCHOR L\u00c5S AB is a Swedish manufacturer of mechanical padlocks, headquartered in Eskilstuna, with a corporate lineage tracing back to Tunafors Bruk in the 1600s and the modern company formed in 1980 when Erik Grunander acquired the lock division from Anchorverken. The company designs, develops, and produces its padlocks in-house at a single Eskilstuna facility that was relocated to a larger modern site at Filargatan 3A in December 2025. Its product portfolio spans the full security spectrum\u2014unclassified brass pin-cylinder locks through SSF Class 5 / CEN Grade 6 high-security padlocks\u2014covering both Scandinavian oval and Europrofile cylinder formats, with weather-protected (WP) and hermetically sealed (IP68) variants and XL extended-body models engineered to accommodate longer electronic cylinders such as iLOQ. Core technology rests on a proprietary disc cylinder developed and manufactured internally, complemented by features such as hardened free-rotating washers, 11mm protected shackles, and patented sealing constructions tested at RISE and certified by SBSC against SSF and EN 12320 standards.\n\nThe business model is hardware sales through a channel-led go-to-market: ANCHOR Service Centers within the SLR (Svenska L\u00e5ssmedskretsen) certified-locksmith network handle key cutting by code, sample key duplication, and cylinder installation, while direct B2B sales run through a registered web shop for enterprises and retailers and through bespoke OEM/custom manufacturing engagements for other producers. The end-customer base is broad and fragmented\u2014boat owners, motorcycle and moped owners, container and warehouse operators, facilities managers, and private consumers\u2014with no named enterprise anchors. Revenue diversification is supported by an accessory line (hasps, shackle shields, cylinder covers, weather caps, chains, key cutting machines, indicators). Ownership is private, shared between Tomas Eriksson (Marketing Director, owner since 2012) and Robert Fredriksson (CEO, partner since 2013), with no external funding disclosed. Operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 as of 2024.

Name

Anchor Lock

Legal name

ANCHOR LÅS AB

Website

https://anchorlas.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANCHOR L\u00c5S AB is a Swedish padlock manufacturer producing SSF- and CEN-certified mechanical padlocks with proprietary disc cylinder technology at its Eskilstuna factory, serving certified locksmiths, industrial users, OEMs, and consumers across Nordic and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Padlocks

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Seals & Locking Devices (Cable Seals, Padlock Seals, Meter Seals) (IMALANAG)

Keywords

• Mechanical padlocks
• High-security locks
• Security padlocks
• Cylinder padlocks
• Lock accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Eskilstuna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Padlock Sales: Manufacture and sale of mechanical padlocks in various security grades (Class 1-5/CEN Grade 2-6), body materials (hardened steel, brass), and configurations (standard, weather protected, IP68 rated)
2. Accessory Sales: Sale of accessories including hasps, shackle shields, weather protection caps, cylinder covers, padlock chains, key cutting machines, indicators, and keys
3. OEM/Custom Manufacturing: Bespoke padlock manufacturing for other manufacturers and companies requiring custom locking solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ANCHOR LÅS AB manufactures and sells mechanical padlocks with proprietary disc cylinder technology, offering a complete range of security grades from SSF Class 1 to Class 5 (CEN Grade 2 to Grade 6). The company produces weather-protected (WP) and IP68-rated hermetically sealed padlocks for outdoor and high-security applications, along with accessories such as hasps, cylinder covers, padlock chains, and key cutting equipment. Production is carried out in-house at the Eskilstuna factory in Sweden.

Product overview

ANCHOR LÅS AB is a Swedish padlock manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of security padlocks and accessories. The core product line spans multiple security grades: SSF Class 1-5 (CEN Grade 2-6), covering unclassified entry-level models (350 series in brass, 375 combination locks) through to highest security CEN Grade 6 (850-5, 590-6) padlocks. Key product families include: the 800/630 series (CEN Grade 4 with disc cylinder), 848/840 series (CEN Grade 5 heavy duty for oval cylinder), 850 series (CEN Grade 6 IP68 waterproof), 580/590 Euro series (for euro profile cylinders), and specialty models like 510-1 switch lock and 530-3 block lock. Weather protection variants include WP (Weather Protected) and IP68 (hermetically sealed) ratings, with XL versions designed for electronic cylinders like iLOQ. The accessory portfolio includes hasps (901, 950 series), padlock chains, cylinder covers, weather protection caps, key cutting machines, indicators, and shackle shields. All classified locks are tested by RISE and certified by SBSC, manufactured in-house at Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANCHOR 800-3 Series CEN Grade 4 padlock with ANCHOR disc lock cylinder for boats, motorcycles, mopeds, and roadblocks. Cylinder protected by 3mm hardened free-rotating washer, available with Removable Shackle, Weather Protected, and Master Key System options.
• ANCHOR 850-5 Series CEN Grade 6 (SSF Class 5) padlock for oval cylinder with IP68 protection, intended for containers, gates, construction equipment, and critical infrastructure. Hermetically sealed with O-rings and fold-out rubber flap; patented.
• ANCHOR 848-4 Series CEN Grade 5 (SSF Class 4) heavy duty padlock for Scandinavian oval cylinder. Delivered in weather-protected design with sealing O-rings; also available in IP68 and XL versions for electronic cylinders.
• ANCHOR 802-2 Series SSF Class 2 / CEN Grade 3 padlock for hatches, storehouses, basements. Available in IP68 waterproof versions and XL versions for longer electronic cylinders such as iLOQ.
• ANCHOR 830-3 Series CEN Grade 4 padlock designed for Scandinavian oval cylinder. Utility model optimises price-performance ratio. Available in standard, IP68, WP, and XL variants.
• ANCHOR 630-3 Series CEN Grade 4 padlock suitable for boats, motorcycles, mopeds, roadblocks. Includes ANCHOR disc lock cylinder and 2 keys, with cylinder protected by 3mm hardened free-rotating washer.
• ANCHOR 801-1 Series SSF Class 1 / CEN Grade 2 padlock with IP68 protection in compact design for various locking applications.
• ANCHOR 810-1 Series CEN Grade 2 padlock made entirely of stainless steel for wardrobes, meter cabinets, safety switches, and tool boxes. Includes ANCHOR disc lock cylinder and 2 keys.
• ANCHOR 410-1 Series CEN Grade 2 padlock made entirely of stainless steel with 5-pin cylinder for wardrobes, meter cabinets, safety switches, and tool boxes. 2 keys included.
• ANCHOR 610-1 Series CEN Grade 2 padlock made entirely of stainless steel for wardrobes, meter cabinets, safety switches, and tool boxes. Includes ANCHOR disc lock cylinder and 2 keys.
• ANCHOR 350 Series Unclassified padlocks made of brass with hardened steel shackle for wardrobes and tool boxes. Pin cylinder type with 4-5 pins depending on model; key removable in locked and unlocked positions.
• ANCHOR 375 Combination Series Combination padlocks made of brass with stainless steel shackle. ANCHOR 375-40: 40mm body, 6mm shackle, 4-digit code. ANCHOR 375-30: 30mm body, 5mm shackle, 3-digit code. Not certified.
• ANCHOR 580-5 Euro Series CEN Grade 5 padlock for single euro profile cylinders (39-41.3mm total length) with cylinder protected by 5mm hardened cover plate. Weather-protected design with plastic cover and rubber cap.
• ANCHOR 590-6 Euro PS Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified to meet SSF and CEN security standards (Class 1-5 / Grade 2-6)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research institute that tests and certifies ANCHOR's padlock products. All classified ANCHOR padlocks are tested at RISE (formerly Statens Provningsanstalt/SP) to verify security standards compliance.
• SBSC (Svensk Brand- och Säkerhetscertifiering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish certification body that certifies ANCHOR's classified padlocks meeting SSF and CEN security standards. Products bearing SBSC certification demonstrate compliance with Swedish fire and safety requirements.
• SLR (Svenska Låssmedskretsen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish locksmith association providing network of certified locksmiths who sell ANCHOR products and serve as ANCHOR Service Centers offering extended services including key cutting and cylinder installation.
• Master Locksmiths Association (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based locksmith association providing access to British market through certified locksmith network.
• EUROLOCKFED (European Lock Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean federation of lock manufacturers and locksmiths. ANCHOR participates as member, gaining industry insights and network access across European markets.
• NL-Låsesmed (Norwegian Locksmith Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian locksmith association providing distribution channel in Norway through certified locksmiths.
• FG Sikring (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian security company and locksmith providing ANCHOR product distribution in the Norwegian market.
• Sikringsguiden (Denmark)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish security product guide and distributor providing ANCHOR product visibility and sales in the Danish market.
• SEM Group (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish industry group within the security/lock sector providing network and industry collaboration opportunities.
• ARGE (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman association related to door and window hardware. Provides access to German and central European market information and industry standards.
• Eskilstuna FabriksföreningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industrial association in Eskilstuna providing networking and local business support for ANCHOR as a traditional Eskilstuna-based manufacturer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• iLOQ: iLOQ is a Finnish electronic and battery-free lock manufacturer whose electronic cylinders are specifically supported by ANCHOR's XL padlock line, making iLOQ both a partner and an indicator of the substitution pressure facing mechanical padlocks.

Direct peers

• Mul-T-Lock: Mul-T-Lock is an Israel/Europe-based high-security lock and padlock manufacturer serving institutional and industrial accounts, closely comparable in the higher SSF/CEN grade segments where ANCHOR is strongest.
• Medeco: Medeco is a US manufacturer of high-security mechanical locks and padlocks for institutional and industrial buyers, providing a closely comparable high-security peer for ANCHOR's CEN Grade 5–6 offerings.
• ABUS: ABUS is a German family-owned padlock and security hardware manufacturer with a comparable mid-sized product portfolio across security grades, weather-protected models, and an in-house European manufacturing footprint — the closest direct analogue to ANCHOR LÅS.
• EVVA: EVVA is an Austrian high-security lock and cylinder manufacturer; the two companies already interoperate (EVVA cylinders fit ANCHOR padlocks), making EVVA a tightly adjacent security hardware peer with overlapping European institutional customer bases.
• Burg-Wächter: Burg-Wächter is a German manufacturer of padlocks, hasps, and security hardware sold through locksmith and specialist channels in Europe, with overlapping grade-certified offerings and similar channel economics via national locksmith networks.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the dominant Swedish lock and access-control conglomerate; ANCHOR's padlocks overlap with several ASSA ABLOY brands (ABLOY, VingCard) across industrial and institutional buyers and represent the principal broad incumbent in the same Nordic market.
• dormakaba: dormakaba (including the former Kaba brand, referenced in ANCHOR's compatibility data) is a Swiss access solutions incumbent whose cylinders interoperate with ANCHOR padlocks; it represents a broad incumbent across commercial and institutional lock buyers.
• Master Lock: Master Lock is the world's largest consumer and industrial padlock brand by volume; it competes with ANCHOR's padlock SKUs across security grades and is a broad incumbent rather than a grade-for-grade specialist.
• Stanley Hardware: Stanley Hardware is a North American mass-market lock and padlock brand; it competes broadly in the same end-use applications as ANCHOR's consumer and lower-grade padlocks, but at much higher volume and lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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